Across the United States and the global private healthcare market, the demand for elective surgeries continues to grow at record pace. Patients are no longer willing to accept long waiting times, fragmented care experiences, and unpredictable recovery outcomes. They expect transparency, guidance, comfort, and performance — not only excellent surgeons.
At the same time, the financial pressure is rising. The cost of surgery has increased significantly over the last decade, and insurers, employers, and outpatient surgery centers are searching for ways to reduce complications, shorten recovery time, and improve measurable outcomes.
Yet here is the fundamental problem:
The success of a surgical procedure is still treated as if it begins and ends inside the operating room.
In reality, clinical research shows that up to 50% of surgery outcomes are determined by the patient’s condition before the procedure, not during it.
And that is exactly where the system fails most patients today.
The elective surgery market today: high cost, inconsistent quality, fragmented care
Whether a patient chooses a hospital or an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), prices vary dramatically depending on location, anesthesia, surgeon specialization, and facility quality.
Typical surgery cost ranges in the US private market
| Procedure | Approx. price range (self-pay or billed before insurance negotiation) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient arthroscopy (shoulder, knee) | $10,000 – $25,000 |
| Spinal procedures | $20,000 – $80,000 |
| Total knee replacement | $30,000 – $65,000 |
| Total hip replacement | $32,000 – $67,000 |
| Hernia repair | $6,000 – $15,000 |
| ACL reconstruction | $15,000 – $35,000 |
And beyond the medical fee, there are additional expenses:
- pre-operative evaluations
- physical therapy sessions
- multiple follow-up visits
- lost income from time off work
- postoperative complications
For patients, employers, and insurers, the real cost is not only the surgery — it is the length of recovery and the risk of complications.
A poorly prepared patient may take 3x longer to return to normal activity and work.
Why most patients are not prepared for surgery
Even in top-tier private facilities, preparation typically means:
- a pre-op consultation
- standard written instructions
- “see you on the day of surgery”
Almost never:
- personalized physical training
- nutritional optimization
- breathing training or mental readiness
- structured digital guidance
- active monitoring
- real postoperative support
But science is clear
Prehabilitation can:
- reduce complications by 30–50%
- shorten recovery time by 2–4 weeks
- reduce hospital readmissions
- improve functional outcomes and patient experience
Yet it is rarely implemented — not because it doesn’t work, but because the system is not designed to support it at scale.
This is the gap SurgeON was built to close.
Introducing SurgeON — the digital prehabilitation and rehabilitation platform built to transform surgical outcomes
SurgeON is a comprehensive digital platform that guides patients throughout the entire surgical journey — not only during the procedure. It integrates prehabilitation, education, telehealth, and structured recovery programs into one easy-to-use mobile application.
What SurgeON provides
✔ Personalized prehabilitation programs (exercise, nutrition, breathing, mindset)
✔ Surgery-specific education and daily preparation tasks
✔ Postoperative rehab plans with guided video exercises
✔ Symptom and progress tracking
✔ Telehealth communication and clinician dashboard
✔ AI assistant for motivation and real-time support
✔ Outcome analytics for providers, ASCs, and insurers
Instead of feeling lost, the patient gains clarity, confidence, and control.
Instead of fragmented care, the provider gains consistency and measurable results.
SurgeON turns the surgical journey into a predictable, high-quality, data-driven process.
What patients gain
| Patient benefit | Real-world value |
|---|---|
| Faster recovery | return to work sooner, improved quality of life |
| Fewer complications & hospital readmissions | lower unexpected medical cost |
| Reduced anxiety & greater confidence | emotionally safer experience |
| Clear instructions & daily guidance | no guessing, no confusion |
| Single digital interface | everything in one place |
| Better outcomes | life returns to normal sooner |
A difference of just 2 weeks earlier return to work can mean:
- $1,500 – $4,000 saving for an average employee
- $6,000 – $10,000+ for high-earning professionals
What providers & ASCs gain
For hospitals, private clinics, and ASCs, digital prehabilitation is a strategic opportunity:
| Provider advantage | Business impact |
|---|---|
| Fewer cancelled surgeries | avoids wasted OR time & lost revenue |
| Better OR and bed utilization | more procedures per month |
| Lower complication + readmission rates | improves margin & outcomes |
| Better patient satisfaction & reputation | stronger competitive position |
| Differentiated premium service | pricing advantage |
| Outcome-based payment readiness | bundled & risk-sharing contracts |
For a surgery center performing 50 procedures per month, reduced cancellations and improved flow can represent:
→ $1M+ annual revenue impact
What insurers and self-funded employers gain
In the US market, outcomes matter, and complications are expensive:
- postoperative complications may increase surgical cost by 50–200%
- readmissions cost insurers $15B+ annually
- 65% of large employers now use outcome-based reimbursement or bundled payments
SurgeON empowers them to:
🔹 reduce risk
🔹 predict outcomes
🔹 improve ROI per procedure
🔹 offer premium benefit packages
🔹 manage recovery timelines accurately
A better-prepared patient is less expensive to insure.
Why now — and why digital matters
The next generation of surgical care is hybrid, personalized, digitally supported.
Telehealth adoption, consumer-first expectations, and data-driven reimbursement models have converged.
The market is ready because:
- ASCs are replacing traditional hospitals
- Consumers expect digital navigation and coaching
- Insurers demand better outcomes, not higher cost
- Providers search for scalable efficiency and differentiation
SurgeON provides the missing infrastructure layer.
The future surgical experience — not just a procedure, but a complete journey
SurgeON enables a new model:
Surgery + Digital Prehabilitation + Guided Rehabilitation + Telehealth
Patients feel supported.
Providers improve outcomes and performance.
Insurers optimize financial exposure.
Employers minimize time-away impact.
Everyone wins.
The question is no longer whether the market needs this.
The real question is who will adopt it first — and who will be left behind.
SurgeON is now inviting partnerships
- Private hospitals & surgery centers (ASC / outpatient surgery groups)
- Orthopedic & surgical specialty networks
- Private health insurers
- Self-insured employer groups
- Telehealth providers
- Value-based care initiatives
📩 Contact for partnership & pilot programs
hello@thesurgeryapp.com
🌐 www.thesurgeryapp.com
